International Art Project Foundation invites emerging artists from across the United States to apply for the 2026 Emerging Artists for Impact Award, a national juried opportunity culminating in an exhibition during Miami Art Week in Miami Beach, Florida. Twenty artists will be selected to participate in the exhibition and receive monetary awards. One artist will receive the $3,500 Grand Prize, and 19 finalists will each receive a $1,500 Finalist Award, for a total of $32,000 in awards. The opportunity is open to current BFA and MFA students and recent BFA/MFA graduates within two years of graduation from accredited U.S. institutions. Selected works will be presented at the IAP Impact Gallery in Miami Beach during Miami Art Week, November 30–December 6, 2026. Applicants should submit physical, exhibition-ready artwork appropriate for gallery presentation. Digital-only works, video, animation, and works requiring digital or interactive exhibition infrastructure cannot be accommodated. Artists are encouraged to submit their strongest work for consideration by the distinguished 2026 jury.
